Radiology Physicist - CT
The Henry Ford Medical Group in Detroit, Michigan seeks a Diagnostic Medical Physicist for the Division of Imaging Physics in the Department of Radiology. Demonstrated experience with and interest in CT is desirable, but specific job responsibilities within the Division will depend on the applicant's previous experience. The successful candidate will have good communication and teaching skills and should be able to provide support in all aspects of diagnostic imaging physics.
The position requires teaching radiology residents, physics residents, technologists, and allied health personnel regarding all aspects of imaging physics and radiation safety. Active involvement in the imaging physics community through participation in radiology and physics societies (e.g. AAPM, RSNA, SNMMI, ACR, SIIM, SPIE, etc.) is encouraged and desired.
The Division currently has 11 physicists, each with subspecialty areas of responsibility, who work closely with radiologists and other clinicians in all imaging modalities. Group responsibilities include optimizing imaging system performance, developing and maintaining quality control and clinical imaging protocols, and educating clinical staff in imaging physics and radiation safety.
The Division of Imaging Physics is part of the Henry Ford Medical Group within Henry Ford Health (HFH), a major academic health system with 1,200 physicians and scientists, seven hospitals, over 40 primary care centers, and numerous affiliated entities across Southeast Michigan. The health system performs over 2 million imaging exams annually across more than 500 imaging systems. The flagship Detroit campus is a large Level I trauma and tertiary/quaternary care center spanning numerous specialties and the Henry Ford Cancer Institute. Major investments are currently underway, including a new 17-story hospital building and a theranostics facility jointly owned and operated by HFH and BAMF Health (Bold Advanced Medical Future).
Candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.S. degree in a physical science and board certification or eligibility by the ABR in Diagnostic Medical Physics.
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This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
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